Paradigm Shift

Why God Can Never Be Over-Appreciated

Within the last couple of weeks, my three year old daughter has begun giving me large hugs and telling me how much she loves me. I’m not entirely sure why she’s starting this gesture of admiration, but she does it at least once a day. At her age though, she can’t possibly fathom all the things I do for her. And yet, she still gives her little heart out in appreciation for me.

How much more should we, as cognizant adults, be thankful to our heavenly father for all that he does and has done for us?

Isaiah 64:8 – O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. (ESV)

Those are just the things I noticed. There are countless activities that God orchestrates in our lives that most of us never notice. As an act of love, I want to begin taking more notice of God’s grace in my life. There are invisible miracles that take place every day that I don’t fully appreciate.

And while a goal of increased admiration won’t help or hurt of one’s salvation, God appreciates all admiration from his children—young and old.

My name is Ben Baxter. I am a husband, father, elder, engineer, and financial coach hailing from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I am a regular contributor of personal finance and career development topics for The Birmingham News / AL.com. I am also the owner/editor of the multi-authored blog, Baxter & Friends.